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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.58, 2,217.06 and 907.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.58, 2,217.06 and 907.94 is: 1,252.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.58 : 2,217.06 = 907.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.58/2,217.06 = 907.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.58x = 2,217.06 × 907.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.58x = 2,012,957.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,957.46/1,606.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.95

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